Wire access line drum assembly
US9010551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D1/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.
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